Nigel Cridland

Background

About Nigel Cridland

Nigel Cridland joined what was to become the Public Health England (PHE) in 1990, where he specialised in non-ionising radiation from the outset, gaining expert knowledge across the spectrum from ultraviolet radiation to electromagnetic fields. He has successfully combined his detailed scientific understanding of biophysical interaction mechanisms with an in-depth knowledge of relevant technical standards and legislation. He has experience of assessing human exposure to non-ionising radiations in a wide range of occupational settings. He is an experienced presenter and has been actively involved in the development of non-ionising radiation safety training. He had significant involvement in the development of the European Commission’s practical guides for the optical and EMF Directives, having been a member of the team that drafted the former and leader of the team that wrote the latter. Nigel is a member of the Main Commission of the International Commission on Non-ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and is currently Head of the Operational Services Department at the UK Health Security Agency. Specialties: • Laser safety • Optical safety • EMF safety • Management of NIR hazards • Radiation protection • NIR safety training